2025 Chicago International Salsa Congress

The 2025 Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISC) is set to take place from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. This premier Latin music and dance event offers an immersive experience featuring workshops, live music, dance showcases, and social dancing across multiple ballrooms.Chicago Salsa Congress+4Latin Dance Chicago+4Chicago Salsa Congress+4

📅 Schedule Overview

Thursday, February 13:

• 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Onsite RegistrationChicago Salsa Congress

• 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM: In the Lakeshore Ballroom: The Rueda SummitChicago Salsa Congress+1Latin Dance Chicago+1

• 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM: In the Grand Ballroom: Opening Night!Chicago Salsa Congress+1Latin Dance Chicago+1

  • 7:00 PM: Salsa dancing class with Jessica MontalvoChicago Salsa Congress+1Latin Dance Chicago+1

  • 8:00 PM: Cuban dancing class with Edson de CubaChicago Salsa Congress

  • 9:00 PM: Social Dancing Championship FinalChicago Salsa Congress

  • Night theme: Congress night – wear your congress shirts!Chicago Salsa Congress

• 10:45 PM – 2:00 AM: CISC Concert Series featuring Trabuco Salsa BandChicago Salsa Congress+9Chicago Salsa Congress+9Instagram+9

  • Social dancing in the main ballroom until 2:00 AM

Friday, February 14:

• 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Onsite RegistrationChicago Salsa Congress

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Workshops scheduleLatin Dance Chicago+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Latin Dance Chicago+2

• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Emerging Artist Showcase (Doors open at 3:30 PM)Facebook+6Chicago Salsa Congress+6Latin Dance Chicago+6

• 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Onsite RegistrationChicago Salsa Congress

• 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Dance Showcase (Doors open at 7:30 PM)Chicago Salsa Congress

• 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM: CISC Concert Series featuring Sonora Carruseles in the Grand Ballroom and ESME in the Bachata BallroomLatin Dance Chicago+5Chicago Salsa Congress+5Chicago Salsa Congress+5

  • Social dancing in three ballrooms until 4:00 AMChicago Salsa Congress+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Latin Dance Chicago+2

  • Night theme: Valentine's Day – Red for single, Pink for takenChicago Salsa Congress

Saturday, February 15:

• 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Onsite RegistrationChicago Salsa Congress+1Chicago Salsa Congress+1

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Workshops scheduleChicago Salsa Congress

• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Emerging Artist Showcase (Doors open at 3:30 PM)

• 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Onsite Registration

• 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Dance Showcase (Doors open at 7:30 PM)

• 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM: CISC Concert Series featuring La ExcelenciaChicago Salsa Congress+1Chicago Salsa Congress+1

  • Social dancing in three ballrooms until 4:00 AMLatin Dance Chicago+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2

  • Night theme: Gala nightChicago Salsa Congress

Sunday, February 16:

• 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Onsite RegistrationLatin Dance Chicago+3Chicago Salsa Congress+3Chicago Salsa Congress+3

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Workshops scheduleInstagram+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Facebook+2

• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Emerging Artist Showcase (Doors open at 3:30 PM)Chicago Salsa Congress+3Chicago Salsa Congress+3Latin Dance Chicago+3

• 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Onsite RegistrationChicago Salsa Congress+5Chicago Salsa Congress+5Chicago Salsa Congress+5

• 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Dance Showcase (Doors open at 7:30 PM)Latin Dance Chicago+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Latin Dance Chicago+2

• 10:30 PM – 3:00 AM: CISC Concert Series featuring Herman OliveraChicago Salsa Congress+9Chicago Salsa Congress+9Chicago Salsa Congress+9

  • Opening for Herman Olivera: Chicago Merengue All StarsChicago Salsa Congress

  • Social dancing in three ballrooms until 4:00 AM

  • Night theme: Represent! Wear your city/cultureChicago Salsa Congress

🎟️ Ticket Information

Ticket prices range from $199 to $379, depending on the package and access level. A 15% discount is available using promo code SkyDANCE. Additionally, discounted parking is offered for the CSBF group at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Latin Dance Chicago+1Latin Dance Chicago+1

📍 Venue Details

Location: Westin O'HareLatin Dance Chicago+2Chicago Salsa Congress+2Instagram+2

Address: 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018Chicago Salsa Congress

Hotel Shuttle: Complimentary shuttle service is available from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the hotel. Shuttle runs between 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM. For pickup between 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM, please call the hotel directly to arrange for pickup. Chicago Salsa Congress

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official website: www.chicagosalsacongress.com

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant celebration of Latin dance and culture in the heart of Chicago!